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Washington, U.S. | Xinhua | The United States is preparing additional sanctions against Russia over the alleged poisoning of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday. “We are preparing another package of sanctions to apply in this case as well,” Sullivan said in an interview with …

Geneva, Switzerland | Xinhua | Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday lashed out at the United States on arms control, human rights, cyber-attacks, among other issues, after “constructive” talks with his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden. “As for the general assessment, I believe there was no hostility at all,” Putin said during …

Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday ordered the country’s armed forces to remain on high alert due to security threats. “The complex international situation and potential threats to Russia’s military security, including in the immediate vicinity of our borders, require constant and high combat readiness,” Putin …

Washington, US | XINHUA | U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin will likely hold a summit in Geneva in June, U.S. media reported on Monday. Citing sources familiar with the matter, several media outlets said that the Swiss city of Geneva is expected to be the venue …

Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | No countries should cross Moscow-set “red lines” in relations with Russia, which will resolutely protect its national interests, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday in his annual address to the Federal Assembly. “The world has become accustomed to illegal sanctions and rude attempts by some …

Washington, US | THE INDEPENDENT | U.S. Africa Command commander Gen. Stephen Townsend has said America can no longer afford to underestimate the economic opportunity and strategic consequence Africa embodies. U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend said this April 20 as he testified before the House Armed Services Committee as part of the command’s …

The US Ambassador to Russia will return to the United States this week for discussions with the Biden administration about the relationship between Russia and the US, amid heightened tensions between the two nations. Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan said Tuesday he will leave the …

Moscow will place eight US officials on a sanctions list and restrict US NGO activity in Russia. Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | The Russian Foreign Ministry on Friday announced a series of retaliatory measures, including expulsions of diplomats and entry bans, in response to the recent “hostile actions” of the United …

  US imposing visa restrictions on Ugandans for undermining the democratic process Washington, U.S. | THE INDEPENDENT | The United States has in the last 24 hours imposed visa restrictions to those it says undermined Uganda’s democratic process, and also put new sanctions on Russia. expelling 10 diplomats for alleged election …

The United States has for weeks raised the prospect of more sanctions against Russia, lead by President Vladimir Putin, for alleged election meddling and the hacking of federal agencies  Washington, U.S. | Xinhua | The United States has imposed sanctions on Russia and expelled 10 diplomats, while Russia vowed to respond …